The announcement of Dr Madeleine van Oppen’s recent publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has received significant media attention. In a brief interview, Dr van Oppen provides further detail about the "Assisted Evolution" approach. Read More.

The crown-of-thorns starfish is known for its incredible appetite for coral and the damage that it causes on coral reefs. Dr Mike Hall, Principal Research Scientist at the Australian Institute of Marine Science, explains how the rarity of a sea snail may be one reason why the crown-of-thorns is now such a threat to the survival of the Great Barrier Reef. Read more.

September is Biodiversity Month in Australia, with Threatenend Species Day falling on September 7. In recognition of this annual Department of Environment initiative, we will be highlighting AIMS biodiversity projects, including this story on the impact of ghost nets on Australia's northern sea turtle population. Read more.